17th March 2022

Programming ATmega168PA-PU via FTDI cable (UART)
It has been a fair while since I’ve dabbled in embedded programming but since joining the Bristol Hackspace and Bristol…
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18th May 2021

FS Refraktor 1.1.0
FS Refraktor 1.1.0 is now live on the App Store. For more details, see the FS Refraktor product page. Features…
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13th May 2021

Meet Rogue Tentacle | Drambo and Mozaic
I recently sold my Elektron Octatrack mk1 with the intention to buy a mk2 – can’t resist that new Black…
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5th May 2021

FS Reverser Delay v1.1.3
Hello! Long time, no see! I’ve spent the last few years busy, busy in the background making lots of iOS…
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22nd March 2019

5 Musicians Embracing Mobile Technology
Musicians are constantly looking for ways to set themselves apart from the crowd and engage their fanbase in innovative and…
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6th March 2019

Mixing Console Apps: the Future of Live Sound
The introduction of digital desks to the world of live sound has been revolutionary. Although initially very expensive, prices have…
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31st October 2018

How to Reduce CPU Usage in Your iOS DAW
While your musical creativity may have no limits, unfortunately your device does. If you’re loading up multiple instances of a…
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30th October 2018

Basics of Synthesis Part 3: Filters
Following on from last time, where we looked at shaping synth sounds with an amp envelope, in this instalment we’re…
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28th October 2018

Basics of Synthesis Part 2: Amp Envelope
So, if you read through the last part of the Basics of Synthesis you’ll have selected your initial waveform –…
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28th October 2018

Basics of Synthesis Part 1: Oscillators
In the right hands a synthesiser is capable of creating almost any sound you can imagine, but no matter what…
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15th October 2018

5 Steps to Better EQ
EQ is an essential tool for any producer, and is used in almost every circumstance in the studio. Whether it’s…
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15th October 2018

What is Mastering?
Many musicians seem to regard mastering as some sort of dark art, completed through mysterious means by mastering engineers with…
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22nd September 2018

AI in Music Streaming
While talk of Artificial Intelligence may conjure up visions of science fiction-esque robots, the reality is a little more mundane.…
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19th September 2018

Sound Design: the Missing Link in Your App’s UX
With smart speakers becoming a common feature in homes around the world, companies are having to consider their approach to…
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12th September 2018

What is Logic Remote?
Combining iOS and Desktop Many of iOS musicians find that using either an iPhone or iPad as a music making…
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28th August 2018

5 Tips for Better Co-Writing Sessions
Pairing up with another musician can be a great way to get ideas flowing, some of the greatest songs of…
FutureSonic
22nd August 2018

How to Set Up a GarageBand Jam Session
I Hope you Like Jammin’ One of the downsides of making music in a DAW like GarageBand is that it’s…
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17th August 2018

Microphone Basics
Step in to any studio worth its salt and you’re likely to see a huge range of microphones of all…
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12th August 2018

What is Reverb?
Reverb is one of those tools that is absolutely essential for music producers of every kind, whether it’s to add…
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7th August 2018

What is Ableton Link?
They say two heads are better than one, and in the context of music making teaming up with another musician…
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4th August 2018

5 Uses for 3D Audio
What is 3D Audio? Close your eyes and take a listen to the sounds around you. The rumble of traffic,…
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31st July 2018

Why You Should Check Your Mix in Mono
There was once a time where mixing in mono was standard practice for producers and stereo mixes were just an…
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26th July 2018

10 Beat Production Tips for Better Drums
With pretty much every genre of music the drums are the backbone, holding everything together and providing the groove. And…
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23rd July 2018

7 Ways to Turn Your 8 Bar Loop into a Song
We’ve all been there, after that initial burst of inspiration you’re left with an 8 bar loop of music –…
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18th July 2018

What is Delay?
So what is delay? Put simply, delay is an effect that repeats your signal, much like an echo. However, despite…
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12th July 2018

How to turn your iOS Device into a Mobile Music Studio
It’s not hard to see the appeal of making music on your iPhone or iPad, being able to carry your…
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27th June 2018

AudioShare, AUM and Organising Your Files
While AUM is an extremely versatile app, musicians accustomed to the edit window layout of traditional DAWs may find that…
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18th June 2018

Beginner’s Guide to iOS Music Making
Ever since the first four track tape recorders introduced musicians to the potential of being able to record outside of…
FutureSonic
12th June 2018

Time and Space Bundle
Wanting to expand your iOS sonic palette with some AUv3 effects? What better place to start than our FS Time…
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24th May 2018

Inter-App Audio Generators and Instruments
If you’re an AUM user, you may have also noticed that when you load an app in the instrument slot…
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21st May 2018

AUM vs Audiobus 3 – What’s the Difference?
There’s certainly a lot of confusion online surrounding AUM and Audiobus 3 and the differences between them, with plenty of…
FutureSonic
16th May 2018

How is Technology Transforming Music Discovery?
In the days before the internet, hunting down new music was a very different process. Word of mouth, Top of…
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14th May 2018

Using an iPad for Live Music
While iPads are perfect for sketching down musical ideas on the move – or even building entire tracks – more…
FutureSonic
23rd April 2018

iOS’ Greatest Hits
The capabilities of iOS devices in for music production have been growing rapidly since the first iPhone was released back…
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12th April 2018

A Brief History of iOS Music Production
Timeline The timeline is currently offline as we make some changes to our website, please check back soon.…
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10th April 2018

A Producer’s Guide to Audio File Formats
File Formats So you’ve finally finished your track and you’re ready to share your masterpiece with the world. However, the…
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21st March 2018

AUv3 App Developer Interview with FutureSonic’s Dave Gibson
FutureSonic’s founder and CEO, David Gibson, recently spoke to Matthew Fecher from AudioKit about our apps and what it takes…
FutureSonic
29th January 2018

Is Skeuomorphism the Best Approach for iOS Audio Apps?
Fairly obviously, the key to any successful audio plugin is how it sounds. But the plugin’s looks also play an…
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23rd January 2018

Introduction to AUv3 Apps
Although both Audiobus and Inter-App Audio have really pushed iOS music production forward by making it possible for iOS musicians to…
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3rd January 2018

Waves Set Sights on iOS
Back in November 2017 Steinberg announced an update to their popular iOS DAW application, Cubasis. But one feature in particular…
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2nd January 2018

Audiobus, IAA and AUv3 – What’s the Difference?
If you’re only just to dipping your toes into the waters of mobile music production then the terms Audiobus, Inter-App…